Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $175.89 | 11.700% | $196.4691 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.27 | 5.525% | $250.3792 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $116.66 | 8.423% | $126.4863 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #4 | $15.88 | 3.160% | $16.3818 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 8.213% | $219.4884 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.89 | 10.722% | $250.1099 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $106.66 | 9.297% | $116.5762 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.08 | $1,175.8909 | $1,175.90 | $1,175.95 | $1,176.00 |